THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[stacelee]

It doesn't seem to be any less stable than when I have it sitting on the bench, but I am neurotic and don't leave the thermomix anyway whenever it is doing something heavy.  I've seen a small commercial mixer walk of a bench and it isn't pretty....

[Jamberie]

  I've seen a small commercial mixer walk of a bench and it isn't pretty....

But it is if it means that you buy a Thermomix to replace it  -speaking from experience

[gertbysea]

Grocery run bargain for all you nespresso owners. http://rdir.groceryrun.com.au/html_mail.jsp?params=700311+gretchenfitch%40gmail.com+0+0000mby00000g00000000bhm256g455o




Gert

[SoBlessed]

CP are you referring to the Tefal cook 4 me recipe book?

It annoys me slightly because it only lists ingredients needed, as the method is on the actual appliance. Sometimes I would like to see the method in print too, but I'm getting used to it. The actual recipes are good because they are basic (like me ).
Some examples are curries, minestrone, macaroni cheese, roasts etc. The recipes use few ingredients which also makes it easy, but you can change the recipes to suit your own taste.  I have added more veggies to the recipes I've done & they've all tasted great. I think they give you around 80 recipes. You can also choose manual cooking & do your own recipes.

Very happy with it.

[Brumington]

Grocery run bargain for all you nespresso owners. http://rdir.groceryrun.com.au/html_mail.jsp?params=700311+gretchenfitch%40gmail.com+0+0000mby00000g00000000bhm256g455o




Gert

Ooooh, I'm tempted...did you buy some Gert? If so, have you tasted it and was it any good?

[maddy]

CP are you referring to the Tefal cook 4 me recipe book?

It annoys me slightly because it only lists ingredients needed, as the method is on the actual appliance. Sometimes I would like to see the method in print too, but I'm getting used to it. The actual recipes are good because they are basic (like me ).
Some examples are curries, minestrone, macaroni cheese, roasts etc. The recipes use few ingredients which also makes it easy, but you can change the recipes to suit your own taste.  I have added more veggies to the recipes I've done & they've all tasted great. I think they give you around 80 recipes. You can also choose manual cooking & do your own recipes.

Very happy with it.

great to read your happy with it SoBlessed  . I haven't had a chance to play with it yet...hopefully for tomorrow's dinner.
I watched it demonstrated again on tvsn, and really think I will enjoy using this one. 



Well, DD is 16 next week, and as she is not your typical teenager, didnt want jewellery/clothes/money.....this is what she picked & we bought yesterday



30L tank, and matching stand...and of course the tank ornaments





.....because naturally, all tanks need a pineapple & a llama  LOL.
We'll set up & treat the water (tropical fish, so it will be heated) today, and test water and get the fish next week.
She wants guppies



And a couple of catfish that clean the tank



They look funny when they clean the glass

[judydawn]

Your DD certainly is different maddy but what a lovely gift you are getting for her.  Is that a bit of bling I can see on the pineapple    Are you throwing her a party?

[gertbysea]

Madly it is a great present . Clever DD. one thing though. From my experience I would set the tank up and leave it at least 3 weeks before buying any fish. If you can't wait buy some really cheap fish and do not buy any expensive ones for 3 months. Expect  some loss.

Gert

[jo_nz]

Very cool tank!  
I've been fish-spending today too...kinda.  Animates has 20% off fish supplies, so we got some filter cartridges, fish food and some water treatment stuff that is supposed to help it stay clean (he got a little tank and some goldfish for his birthday in April).

[mab19]

Nice tank and stand Maddy.

I went shopping yesterday and bought a stove and freezer.  I don't shop often, except for the usual necessities, but when I do I make it count

[Emme]

Maddy, what a great gift for DD, lucky girl.   

Marie

[goldfish]

Madly it is a great present . Clever DD. one thing though. From my experience I would set the tank up and leave it at least 3 weeks before buying any fish. If you can't wait buy some really cheap fish and do not buy any expensive ones for 3 months. Expect  some loss.

Gert

Maddy - Gert's right!  The longer you can let the water "age" the healthier and safer it will be for your fish. It does take quite a while to "cycle" the tank and to get right chemical balance set up . .
Have a look at this http://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-a-Freshwater-Aquarium

and most importantly, here . . http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Fishless-Cycle

  Some even add  a hardy goldfish or two after a couple of weeks to help things along. . .

Love guppies - relatively hardy, colourful, breed like rabbits - they're livebearers - so when this starts happening, just make sure you have plenty of floating weed in the tank for the little ones to hide in . . . otherwise, your adult fish will finish them off in no time flat!

The Cories are delightful little fish, great for housekeeping! I  love the bristlenose catfish, too - very hardy and also excellent housekeepers.

Good luck!!  It's going to be a ot of fun!!

[obbie]

love the tank Maddy

[cookie1]

Maddy what a lovely gift. Good on your DD.
I had guppies when we lived in Broome. They certainly bred like rabbits and have lovely colours.

[BeezeeBee]

Lovely gift, Maddy